The Irish Times

‘Significant’ injury to RG Snyman overshadows outstanding Munster showing

Johann van Graan ‘pretty worried’ after South African lock goes off with knee injury

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 17:26

Warren Gatland set to roll selection dice for series decider

Changes in back three and backrow look to be on the cards after defeat in second Test

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 17:29

Gatland has his Lions in peak physical condition for second Test

Bullish head coach believes side will get stronger and stronger as the game goes on

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 01:00

Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for Springboks

Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00

Lions get a rude awakening as South Africa A hand out a bruising defeat

Yet again Warren Gatland’s side struggled resourcing their own ball at the breakdown

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 23:29

Second and third Lions Tests set to be moved to Cape Town

Switch from Joburg to a sea level venue could help tourists against Springboks

Fri Jul 09 2021 - 22:01

Plenty of motivation for Irish and Scottish players as Lions face Japan

Murray one of seven-strong Irish contingent with painful memories of World Cup

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 08:07

WP Nel returns to Scotland frontrow in one of four changes for Ireland game

Sean Maitland, Sam Johnson and Jamie Ritchie also come in for Murrayfield clash

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 14:04

Six Nations: Zander Fagerson banned for the rest of Scotland campaign

Tighthead prop receives same sanction as Peter O’Mahony following Wales red card

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 06:59

Owen Doyle: Clearout red cards will see the penny finally drop with players and coaches

Scotland’s Zander Fagerson the latest to head for an early shower for a reckless hit

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 06:36

Coronavirus exposes lack of power exerted by England’s regions

London Letter: Burnham stands up to capital and warns of north being pushed around

Thu Oct 22 2020 - 20:00

Wales cry foul over Furlong’s scrum technique

‘It’s clearly obvious that Furlong has hammered across the scrum’

Tue Feb 18 2020 - 15:01

Ireland takes steps towards cementing Wales and Scotland as allies

Irish Consulate returns to Cardiff as Brexit looks set to kickstart new and diverse relations

Wed Apr 24 2019 - 01:00

Liam Toland: How Ireland became France in the space of six days

Ireland’s pressure game was swallowed up by Wales who had done their homework

Mon Mar 18 2019 - 07:00

Scarlets keep Munster at bay thanks to defensive masterclass

Johann van Graan’s side dominate possession but can only manage losing bonus point

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 20:20

Munster can maintain momentum as Scannell set for landmark appearance

Pro14 preview: Scarlets v Munster, Parc y Scarlets (5.0, live on TG4, Premier Sports 2)

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 15:04

Leicester bounce back with bonus-point win over Scarlets

Geordan Murphy’s side run in five tries at Welford Road to put Ulster defeat behind them

Fri Oct 19 2018 - 22:03

Almost four out of five Northern Ireland Leavers put Brexit above peace process

Arlene Foster ahead of meeting with Michel Barnier says EU must respect 2016 referendum result

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 07:44

Aki and Carty lead Connacht to impressive win over Scarlets

Returning Ireland centre impresses as outhalf knocks over 18 points at Sportsground

Sat Sept 22 2018 - 19:53

Sexton’s masterclass ensures Nacewa bows out on a perfect note

Leinster prove their status as the best team in Europe with a swashbuckling display

Mon May 28 2018 - 05:45

Isa Nacewa starts as Leinster name Pro14 final team

Ross Byrne drops out of squad as Leinster and Scarlets name their XVs for Aviva clash

Fri May 25 2018 - 12:26

Ulster can overcome all the distractions

Ulster v Ospreys preview: Kingspan stadium, Sunday (3.05, live on BBC 2)

Sat May 19 2018 - 05:48

Wales grind their way to unconvincing win over Georgia

Minnows dominate second half in Cardiff after Warren Gatland makes 14 changes

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 17:04

New Zealand 15 Lions 15: All Blacks player ratings

Aaron Smith remains the best scrumhalf in world rugby while Retallick and Whitelock immense

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 12:36

New Zealand 21 Lions 24: All Blacks player ratings

Sam Cane excelled but Beauden Barrett misfired and SBW tarnished his legacy

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 13:56

Chiefs 6 Lions 34: Five talking points

Creativity still an issue, did any of the Irish do enough for test selection and give the Haka a rest

Tue Jun 20 2017 - 13:15

Munster and Scarlets will give Pro12 the finale it deserves

Decider may not pack Aviva to the rafters, but it will bring two in-form teams together

Sat May 27 2017 - 12:51

Munster and Scarlets name unchanged sides for Pro 12 decider

Conor Murray to make 100th Munster appearance; Donnacha Ryan signs off on 167 caps

Sat May 27 2017 - 10:36

Ulster maintain winning streak, but only just

Last minute Paddy Jackson penalty gets Ulster over the line at home to the Ospreys

Sat Oct 01 2016 - 20:50

Ulster should maintain perfect start to season against Ospreys as Best returns

Pro12 Preview: Ulster Rugby v Ospreys rugby, Kingspan Stadium – 6.30pm, Sky Sports

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 19:55

Wales fall short of creativity against South Africa

Warren Gatland’s side find themselves unable to translate try-scoring chances into points

Sun Oct 18 2015 - 16:09

Warren Gatland well aware of what South Africa will bring

Wales coach is prepared for a hugely physical 80 minutes against the Springboks

Fri Oct 16 2015 - 15:56

Gatland shuffles deck in bid to trump Aussie aces

Wales v Australia preview: Twickenham, Saturday, 4.45 (Live on TV3, ITV)

Fri Oct 09 2015 - 20:30

Again a tale of two halves as Connacht leave it too late

‘We ran out of time, but I’m really really proud of the effort’

Mon May 18 2015 - 01:00